NQ Crime Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal is supporting a London firm seeking an NQ Crime Solicitor to join its growing Criminal Defence practice. You'll work on a varied caseload, representing clients from the police station stage through Magistrates' and Crown Court proceedings.

This role offers genuine exposure to high-profile and sensitive cases within a specialist crime team, with opportunities for early responsibility and career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in criminal defence.
• Police Station Accreditation - is a must!
• Experience across Magistrates' and Crown Court matters.
• Excellent advocacy and client care skills.
• The ability to manage your own caseload and work autonomously.
• A calm and confident approach when dealing with complex and high-pressure cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients from police station through Magistrates' and Crown Court proceedings.
• Manage a varied, high-quality caseload with minimal supervision.
• Provide clear advocacy and robust client care throughout case progression.

Skills

Criminal defence

Police Station Accreditation

Magistrates' and Crown Court matters

Advocacy

Client care

Caseload management

Job description

This is a firm I've had a lot of success supporting with their growth this year, and it's genuinely exciting to see how far the practice has come. They've built significant momentum across their Crime & Regulatory offering and are continuing to grow.

Established in the early 2000, the firm has developed an excellent reputation and is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, as well as being listed in The Top 250 Law Firms.

The opportunity

The firm specialises across General & Serious Crime, Professional Regulation & Discipline and Private Client, with a particularly strong and growing reputation in the crime and regulatory space.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied, high-quality caseload, representing clients from the initial police station stage through to Magistrates' and Crown Court proceedings.

There is genuine exposure to high-profile, complex and sensitive cases, making this a particularly interesting opportunity for someone who wants to build their experience within a specialist criminal practice.

About you

They're looking for an NQ Crime Solicitor who is confident, client-focused and keen to continue developing within a specialist criminal practice.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience in criminal defence
• Police Station Accreditation - Is a must!
• Experience across Magistrates' and Crown Court matters
• Excellent advocacy and client care skills
• The ability to manage your own caseload and work autonomously
• A calm and confident approach when dealing with complex and high-pressure cases

Why consider it?

This isn't simply a case of joining a firm because they have a vacancy.

There is genuine growth happening here. Having worked closely with the firm this year and supported their expansion, I've seen first-hand the momentum they have built and the opportunities that are opening up.

They're ambitious, highly regarded within the market and continuing to invest in their Crime & Regulatory practice.

With offices covering Croydon, Kingston, Wimbledon and Sutton police stations and courts, this could be a fantastic move for a Criminal Solicitor looking for quality work, progression and the opportunity to join a firm with real ambition